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About the Role

Seeking an Electrical Engineer with strong leadership and technical capabilities to join our Halifax team. This role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact on high-profile regional projects, playing a critical part in delivering specialized engineering solutions focused on water/wastewater, landfills, and industrial manufacturing projects. You will act as a technical leader, managing project deliverables and balancing workload across Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and our Northern regions.

Responsibilities

Lead electrical engineering design with a core focus on power distribution, motor controls, instrumentation, and SCADA/PLC systems for water/wastewater treatment facilities, solid waste/landfill infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing projects.
Manage complex electrical project deliverables, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless execution of workloads across our Ontario, Atlantic Canada, and Northern region portfolios.
Play a vital role in knowledge transfer and succession planning. Mentor, coach, and provide technical direction to junior and mid-level team members across various regions to accelerate internal staff development.
Perform peer reviews, testing, and verification of electrical systems to ensure all designs meet strict quality guidelines and applicable standards (Canadian Electrical Code, CSA, UL, NFPA, etc.).
Coordinate closely with utilities, equipment suppliers, contractors, and clients to drive project success from conceptual design through construction.
Contribute to business development activities including client need research, preparation of project proposals and presentations.
Business travel to other Dillon offices upon request.
Commit to self-development and ongoing learning and professional development.
Input to the career development of junior staff, including technical direction, training recommendations, coaching and mentoring.
Contribute to Dillon’s corporate profile through active participation in professional associations and committees.

Requirements

A degree in Electrical Engineering and registration (or eligibility for registration) as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Nova Scotia. (Additional licensure in Ontario or other regions is an asset).
At least 5 years of design experience in infrastructure (water/wastewater) electrical systems required.
A minimum of 8 years of related professional experience.
Proven experience in the preparation and design of Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Systems including: Electrical Equipment physical arrangement, selections, sizing and locating; One line diagrams and engineering studies for equipment application, including metering, protection and control; Low and Medium Voltage Power design, instrumentation, and control equipment specifications; Design calculations such as load analysis and calculations, Voltage drop, equipment sizing, bus/cable tray support loading, conduit and wire sizing; Emergency Power generator sizing; Grounding and bonding; Short Circuit, Arc Flash, and Relay Coordination calculations and design; SCADA systems and related control and instrumentation design; Overhead and underground electrical design; Motor Control centre design; Lighting design and calculations; Communication systems (Data, telephone, internet), security, access control, and fire alarm design.
Proven experience in the preparation of project specifications for material and equipment purchase and installation.
Demonstrated abilities in the delivery of accurate and thorough designs that meet industry standards, specifications, and good engineering practices with excellent constructability.
Demonstrated success in project management and business development various types of projects.
Proven experience in the review of internal and external designs for code compliance, good design practice and constructability including Canadian Electrical Code, CSA codes and regulations, UL, National Building codes, NFPA, and others.
Coordination with various power and communications utilities and companies for successful completion and connection of power and communication lines to existing and new networks.
Demonstrated experience in maintaining complete project documentation with respect to design and construction, including all completion packages, as-built requirements and return data information.
Demonstrated success leading teams of technical professionals on multi-disciplinary projects.
Extensive experience in electrical power and distribution design, fault protection and protective relay design for power utilities is a plus.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills along with both verbal and written communication.

Skills

Electrical Engineering
Leadership
Technical Capabilities
Relationship Building
Collaborative Work
Problem Solving
Power Distribution
Motor Controls
Instrumentation
SCADA/PLC Systems
Project Management
Knowledge Transfer
Mentoring
Coaching
Technical Direction
Peer Review
Testing
Verification
Canadian Electrical Code
CSA
UL
NFPA
Utility Coordination
Supplier Coordination
Contractor Coordination
Client Coordination
Business Development
Proposal Preparation
Presentation Skills
Self-Development
Continuous Learning
Professional Development
Organizational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Verbal Communication
Written Communication
Low and Medium Voltage Electrical Systems Design
Electrical Equipment Arrangement
Electrical Equipment Sizing
Electrical Equipment Locating
One Line Diagrams
Engineering Studies
Metering
Protection and Control
Power Design
Control Equipment Specifications
Design Calculations
Load Analysis
Voltage Drop Calculations
Equipment Sizing
Bus/Cable Tray Loading
Conduit and Wire Sizing
Emergency Power Generator Sizing
Grounding and Bonding
Short Circuit Calculations
Arc Flash Calculations
Relay Coordination Calculations
SCADA Systems Design
Control Systems Design
Instrumentation Design
Overhead Electrical Design
Underground Electrical Design
Motor Control Centre Design
Lighting Design
Lighting Calculations
Communication Systems Design
Security Systems Design
Access Control Systems Design
Fire Alarm Systems Design
Project Specifications Preparation
Material Purchase Specifications
Equipment Purchase Specifications
Installation Specifications
Constructability
Project Documentation
As-Built Requirements
Return Data Information
Team Leadership
Electrical Power Design
Electrical Distribution Design
Fault Protection Design
Protective Relay Design

Location

Halifax NS

Work Type

Flexible work hours
Hybrid working options

Experience Level

At least 5 years of design experience in infrastructure (water/wastewater) electrical systems
A minimum of 8 years of related professional experience

Education Level

Degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration (or eligibility for registration) in Nova Scotia

Benefits

Employee share purchase plan
Competitive compensation package
Comprehensive health benefits
Generous retirement savings plan
Student loan repayment assistance with matching employer contributions
Flexible work hours
Hybrid working options
Learning and Development opportunities
Employee and Family Assistance program
Goodlife Fitness Corporate Membership
Wellness Subsidy

About the Company

Dillon is a proudly Canadian, employee-owned, professional consulting firm specializing in planning, engineering, environmental science, and management.
We partner with clients to provide committed, collaborative, and inventive solutions to complex, multi-faceted projects.
With over 20 offices and more than 1000 employees across Canada, Dillon offers a wide range of services related to building and improving facilities and infrastructure, protecting the environment, and developing communities.
Now operating for over 75 years, we continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.
Dillon has been listed as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the past 18 years and has the distinction of having achieved Platinum Club member status in this program.
Prospective employees are expected to fully align with Dillon's core commitment to Health & Safety. This includes active, ongoing engagement with our Health & Safety processes and platform, and the active, ongoing identification and reporting of health and safety hazards.
We invest in modern technologies to enable continuous improvement across the organization.
Please be advised that Dillon Consulting utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) assisted tools to support parts of our recruitment process to increase efficiency and fairness. While AI supports this process, all hiring decisions are made by our human recruiting team. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to this use.

Equal Opportunity

Dillon is committed to employment equity and an inclusive, diverse workplace where opportunities are based on skills and abilities.
If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.